Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Almas

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,893 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Almas

Boadicea the Victorious

4.27168 votes

Rank #4,028 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Almas
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Abjar5/7

Almas2/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Abjar
Versatility: Almas
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Almas

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

AlmasBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAbjarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

57%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value23

Category winnerAbjarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

oud69%

fruity61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

Top

PineappleSaffronCorianderCardamomCassisArtemisia

Heart

Turkish RoseIndian JasmineGeraniumNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer35

Fall79

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerAlmasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men27

Unisex65

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,028

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerAlmasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abjar by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, pine needles, and spicy nutmeg before settling into a dense heart of birch leaf and natural leather. As the composition warms on skin, smoky incense, Indian oud, and rich labdanum take control, giving the fragrance a dark resinous texture. The …

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Almas opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple cut by bitter artemisia and herbal coriander. Spicy saffron and warm cardamom immediately follow, balancing the fruity top before the floral heart unfolds. Turkish rose and Indian jasmine take center stage during the middle hours, adding a rich, velvety body that preven…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abjar or Almas?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Almas is rated 4.27/5 from 168 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Almas for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Almas?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Almas 87/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Almas?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Almas 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Almas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Abjar or Almas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Almas is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Almas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Almas?

Abjar has top notes of Cypress, Pine, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Incense, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud). Almas has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood and Amber.